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Emergency Landing Near Juba Airport (EY-473)

Juba, South SudanTakeoff (climb)

On January 27, 2023, a Let L-410 (registration EY-473) operated by Fly Air Africa Aviation was involved in an aviation accident near Juba, South Sudan during takeoff. No fatalities were reported. This summary draws on records from the Bureau of Aircraft Accidents Archives (B3A).

Sourcesthe Bureau of Aircraft Accidents Archives (B3A)Source recordUpdated 2026-09-03Data APIEditorial standards

An aircraft encountered an unexpected situation shortly after takeoff from Juba Airport runway 31 and crash-landed about 3 km northwest of the airport. All five occupants escaped with minor injuries, while the airplane was severely damaged.

Incident Overview and Location Details An aircraft encountered an unexpected situation shortly after takeoff from Juba Airport runway 31 while climbing. The crew was forced to attempt an emergency landing, and the airplane crash-landed in an area located in the Hai Referendum district about 3 km northwest of the airport. ## Occupant Outcomes and Aircraft Condition All five occupants escaped with minor injuries while the airplane was severely damaged. The source does not provide the aircraft type, registration, date, operator, or a specific cause for the unexpected situation encountered during the climb.

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What happened in the 27 Jan 2023 Let L-410 accident near Juba, South Sudan?

An aircraft encountered an unexpected situation shortly after takeoff from Juba Airport runway 31 and crash-landed about 3 km northwest of the airport. All five occupants escaped with minor injuries, while the airplane was severely damaged.

Were there any fatalities in the 27 Jan 2023 Let L-410 accident?

No fatalities were recorded in this accident.

What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?

The accident on 27 Jan 2023 involved a Let L-410, registration EY-473, operated by Fly Air Africa Aviation, at Juba, South Sudan.

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